Author name: Ben Hawkes

WELL what can I say, it’s an honour to be elected President of the Contract Flooring Association (CFA) and first […]

The Fair Payment Campaign was launched by the National Specialist Contractors’ Council (NSCC) to improve payment practices in the construction

THERE are three steps to heaven, according to Eddie Cochran. But to get payment there are five steps. Who would

VOCATIONAL education has never been a priority for Conservative governments in Britain. Many cabinet members and major supporters attended public

Ian James rates the Wolff Piranha door case saw from Uzin WHEN reviewing tools I usually produce a list of

Carol Kavanagh, group human resources director, Travis Perkins Group, explains why there is a serious need for more apprentices in

Richard Harris, marketing manager at F Ball and Co reacts to the article in CFJ by Alan Best in which

Forecasts of climatic disasters with human consequences of biblical proportions Sustainability consultant Alan Best warns of dire consequences unless our

PALL-X 350 is a two-component bonding agent developed by PALLMANN for adhesion between an existing surface and new lacquer coating

MAPEI has added a new high-performance adhesive to its eco adhesives range. Ultrabond Eco 4 LVT is a high-temperature, solvent-free,

RAK CERAMICS has a new porcelain tile in its contemporary collection. Strata is a rock-effect tile, combining a natural aesthetic

SNICKERS WORKWEAR, which has made working clothes for nearly 40 years, has won an international product design award. The Red

T&R FLOOR COVERING DISTRIBUTORS has introduced the Fusion Flooring range, comprising 15 wood and stone effect designs, suitable for heavy-traffic

INTERFACE has launched its latest collection, Human Nature, which takes its cues from the visual, tactile textures found in the

N&C NICOBOND has launched its largest tile catalogue, featuring larger formats, trends in interior design and more than 100 ceramic,

BOSTIK has unveiled Screedmaster Flow, a self-smoothing compound developed to have excellent flow characteristics and high-strength performance. The product is

THE latest range of hammers from STANLEY features Anti-Vibe technology, designed following research into the ergonomics of a hammer blow.

HULTAFORS TOOLS’ new hammers range include ball hammers, t-block dead blow, and copper hammers. When designing hammers, Hultafors aims to

CRAVEN DUNNILL blends different materials and textures with its new porcelain floor tile collection, Materia Mix. Materia Mix is a

HAMPSHIRE Chamber of Commerce has appointed THE FUELCARD PEOPLE as its preferred fuel cards supplier. Its 1,600 member companies now